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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Volunteer Opportunity with the Student Conservation Association
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APPLY NOW for Summer Crew Positions Canada and US Conservation Crews July 28-August 31 An all expense paid volunteer opportunity is available in Skagit Valley provincial park for 15-19 year old participants through the Student Conservation Association! SCA’s Canada & US Conservation Crew is a 35 day crew based out of Skagit Valley provincial…
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2013 BC Parks Volunteer of the Year Awards
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The 2013 BC Parks Volunteer Award winners have just been announced! Congratulations to the winners and all volunteers for your efforts in maintaining the legacy of BC Parks. Please see the volunteer recognition page for the announcement.
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2014/15 Park Enhancement Fund Now Available
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BC Parks is now accepting applications for the 2014/15 Park Enhancement Fund! The Park Enhancement Fund supports projects that engage the local volunteer community, to a maximum of $5,000 per project. There are two categories of projects, Visitor Experience and Recreation and Conservation. Eligible project expenses include: Supplies, materials, signage, training and other business expenses.…
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Volunteers Cleanup Alice Lake
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BC Parks volunteer Henry Wang has been involved in marine and ocean conservancy for the past 7 years. Recently he has dedicated his time and energy towards cleaning up underwater environments. His latest endeavor is the Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans initiative, where he and other dive volunteers venture into the lakes around the…
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New Trail in Murrin Park
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The Murrin Loop Trail is a new trail in Murrin Park that connects existing climbing areas. In 2012 The Wilderness Leadership Program through Capilano University and the Squamish Access Society led by Brian Moorhead took on the initiative to build and maintain this trail. Several days of volunteer work has gone into the trail and…
